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! Japanese names for male petsThese names are typically utilized for Japanese kids, and they work excellent as pet names too!
- Aki - Bright
- Akihiro - Great brightness
- Akio - Dazzling man
- Dai - Great, big
- Haru - Spring
- Haruto - Flying sun
- Hibiki - Sound, echo
- Hiro - Generous
- Hiroki - Big lumber trees
- Hiroshi - Generous
- Hitoshi - Inspired individual
- Ichiro - Very first boy
- Jiro - Second son
- Kaede - Maple tree
- Kaito - Flying ocean
- Katashi - Steadfast
- Katsu - Victory
- Kenichi - Strong and healthy first kid
- Kenji - 2nd strong and healthy boy
- Kichiro - Lucky son
- Kiyoshi - Pureness
- Kyo - Cooperation
- Makoto - Genuine
- Masaru - Triumph
- Masato - Righteous private
- Michio - Male on a journey
- Mitsuo - Brilliant hero
- Nao - Sincere
- Nori - Ruler
- Norio - Lawful man
- Osamu - Studious
- Ren - Lotus/ Love
- Riku - Earth
- Ryo - Revitalizing
- Satoshi - Quick and sensible apprentice
- Shinji - True 2nd boy
- Shiro - 4th boy
- Shouta - Great flight
- Sora - Heaven
- Susumo - Continue
- Tadashi - Devoted, loyal
- Taichi - First terrific boy
- Takahiro - Nobility
- Takashi - Prosperous
- Takeo - Hero warrior
- Taro - Fantastic child
- Toshi - Sage
- Toshio - Genius leader
- Yamato - Excellent harmony
- Yasu - Peace
- Yori - Confidence
- Yoshi - Luck
- Yoshio - Cheerful life
- Yukio - Blessed hero
These names are popular for women in Japan, and they'll work well for your sweet furry lady too!
- Airi - jasmine
- Akemi - Intense beautiful
- Akiko - Brilliant child
- Akira - Brilliant/ clear
- Asami - Early morning charm
- Asuka - Morning fragrance
- Chiyo - Thousand generations
- Chiyoko - Kid of a thousand generations
- Emi - Lovely true blessing
- Eri - Blessed reward
- Fumiko - Woman of abundant charm
- Hana - Flower
- Hikari - Light, radiance
- Hina - Vegetables of sunshine
- Hoshi - Star
- Izumi - Spring, fountain
- Kamiko - Superior kid
- Katsumi - Triumphant charm
- Keiko - Blessed child/ considerate child
- Kiko - Persistent kid
- Kimi - Noble
- Kimiko - Empress child
- Kiyomi - Pure appeal
- Kyoko - Respectful kid
- Mai - Dance
- Maki - Real hope
- Mana - Love
- Manami - Lovely love
- Mao - Dance of the cherry blooms
- Masa - Simply/ true
- Masumi - True clearness
- Mi - Stunning
- Michi - Method
- Midori - Green
- Mieko - Stunning blessed lady
- Mika - Beautiful scent
- Miki - Lovely princess
- Minori - Fact
- Mio - Gorgeous cherry bloom
- Miwa - Stunning consistency
- Miyu - Stunning gentle
- Miyuki - Lovely true blessing
- Momoka - Peach Blossom
- Nanami - 7 seas
- Nao - Honest
- Naomi - Sincere beautiful
- Natsuki - Summer season hope
- Natsumi - Gorgeous summertime
- Rika - True scent
- Rina - Jasmine
- Saki - Flower of hope
- Sakura - Cherry blossom
- Satomi - Gorgeous and sensible
- Shika - Deer
- Shiori - Poem
- Shizuka - Calm summer
- Sora - Heaven
- Suzu - Bell
- Suzume - Sparrow
- Takara - Treasure
- Tomomi - Lovely friend
- Wakana - Unified music
- Yasu - Peace
- Yoko - Kid of sunshine
- Yua - Binding love
- Yui - Binding clothes
- Yuka - Soft flower
- Yukari - Lovely pear tree
- Yuki - Happiness/ Snow
- Yukiko - Snow kid/ Child of joy
- Yuko - Mild child
- Yumi - Gorgeous factor
- Yuri - Lily
- Yuriko - Lily child
- Yuuna - Gentle
Do you like this list? See our list of Chinese canine names.
Japanese Animal NamesWhy not call your four-legged companion after an animal? Pet dog and wolf are apparent options, but "fox" and "raccoon" would be cute too!
- Inu - Pet
- Neko - Cat
- Saru - Monkey
- Tanuki - Raccoon
- Kuma - Bear
- Sika - Deer
- Tori - Bird
- Ushi - Cow
- Uma - Horse
- Tora - Tiger
- Wolf - Ookami
- Kitsune - fox
Naming your puppy after a popular city or region in Japan is another enjoyable concept.
- Tokyo - the capital of Japan!
- Osaka. A great Japanese city
- Kobe. Another huge city in Japan near Osaka.
- Kyoto. A city in the middle of Japan
- Kawasaki. City situated between Tokyo and Yokohama.
- Fuji. A city (and a well-known mountain) outside Tokyo.
Japanese Food as Dog Names
Who does not like Japanese food? Think about naming Fido after his favorite Japanese meal!
- Sushi. Widely known Japanese food of rice and raw seafood wrapped in seaweed.
- Concept. Japanese rice white wine.
- Soba. Japanese buckwheat noodles.
- Ramen. Japanese meal of soup and noodles.
- Tempura. Damaged and fried Japanese seafood and veggie dish.
- Udon. Thick wheat flour noodles often utilized in Japanese meals.
- Sashimi. A popular Japanese meal consisting of fresh raw meat or fish cut into thin pieces.
- Manju. Japanese sweet made from boiled beans and sugar.
Other Japanese-themed pet names
- Manga. Japanese comics.
- Haiku. Kind of poem including a three-line structure and three lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables.
- Geisha. Conventional cheerleaders.
- Bonsai. Miniature trees modeled and pruned with artistic precision.
- Origami. The Japanese art of paper folding.
- Samurai. An ancient feudal warrior
- Sensei. The term used to refer to a respected instructor or master.
- Shinto. A Japanese religion.
- Shogun. The Japanese historical title for a military dictator.
- Edamame. Soybeans served in the shell.